After nearly 25 years, UNC is saying a heartfelt farewell to Dr. Eldad Hadar.
Since 2001, he has played a major role in shaping Neurosurgery, fostering collaboration and clinical innovation while helping train the next generation of physicians.
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Dr. Carlos David @DocCDavid , Chief of Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery at UNC Neurosurgery, is guest faculty this week at the Spetzler Microneurosurgery Course at @BarrowNeuro Institute, teaching skull base approaches and delivering grand rounds.
#education#neurosurgery
🌍Pediatric NP Kristi Hildebrand @kristihil represented #UNCNeurosurgery at the ISPN Conference in Lyon, France — sharing research on pediatric firearm safety and rare neurological conditions, advancing global collaboration and advocacy. 🇫🇷#ISPN2025#UNCNeurosurgery#NeuroFuture
👏 Congrats to Dr. @JuliePilitsis, our 2025 WIMS Torchbearer! This award honors her leadership in neurosurgery & her role in paving the way for future women in medicine & science.
#WIMS2025#WomenInMedicine#Neurosurgery
Congratulations to Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya, Dr. Matthew Ewend, Dr. Michael Galgano & Dr. Edward Yap on being named to the Castle Connolly Top Doctors list!
Thank you for your dedication to advancing care & improving outcomes for patients.
#TopDoctors#CastleConnolly
Grateful to be part of @UNC_Health’s Outset Program—bringing high school students from across the country for an immersive look at medicine. I had the chance to teach students exploring neurosurgery, share my journey, and lead a hands-on skills lab. The future is bright! 🧠🔬👩⚕️
North Carolina Children’s has found its new home! 🏡 In partnership with @dukehealth, we’re bringing world-class children’s care to North Carolina, opening in the early 2030s. ❤️
To learn more, please visit: https://t.co/Ky8iQaHtDV
📣👏 Meet Dr. @JuliePilitsis! She is pushing the boundaries in neuromodulation and academic medicine. Dr. Pilitsis is shaping the future of neurosurgery and we’re so proud to have her at @UAZNeurosurgery!
🔗 Read more about Dr. Pilitsis: https://t.co/Bwwj7AeHfA
Here’s to new beginnings. Congratulations to Dr. Morgan Spurgas & Dr. Andrew Rock on completing their 7 yrs of neurosurgical training.
Dr. Rock begins a skull base fellowship in Arkansas. Dr. Spurgas heads to Pensacola, FL as a spine attending.
Go make us even more proud!👏
Great night of celebrating our two outstanding graduating chiefs! I look forward to savoring your future accomplishments! Good luck as you begin the next phase of your careers. @kchamberlinmd @AndrewAbumoussa@UNCneurosurgery@TarheelToughies
🔦 June Member Spotlight: Dr. @TessaHarland
PGY-6 neurosurgery resident at Albany Med, focused on SCS, DBS & ML for pain outcomes. Inspired by her brother’s journey w/ Tourette’s, she’s driven to restore function & quality of life. 💙🩺
Co-chair of NANS-RFS | ASSFN podcast host
Incredible team effort from our @UNCneurosurgery residents & @UNC medical students, who have collectively pushed so many of our projects to the finish line.
This recognition wouldn’t possible without their commitment to research & education.
@UNC_Health_Care@UNCMedCenter
Thank you @JuliePilitsis for moving the field forward with a cutting-edge presentation at the #AANS2025 Scientific Annual Meeting in Boston! 🎤
Dr. Pilitsis expands on the innovations of machine learning and pain measures in #Neurosurgery.
#PainResearch#WomenInMedicine
@OU_Neurosurgery welcomed our visiting professor, Dr. Roberto Heros, from @UMneurosurgery and @JacksonHealth. We are so happy to spend some time with Dr. Heros - a giant in neurosurgery. In exchange, Dr. Heros leaves with cowboy boots and a little bit of Oklahoma in his heart.